Man City 'immune' to off-field distractions, says Vincent Kompany

Name: Man City 'immune' to off-field distractions, says Vincent Kompany
Uploaded: 2011-10-21T13:35:16.000Z
Duration: 5 min 53 s
Description: Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says most of the squad feel "immune" to the attention that has been focused on the club in recent months, especially in the wake of the controversy surrounding striker Carlos Tevez. Kompany also believes Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford has come too early in the season to be billed as a title decider.

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Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says most of the squad feel "immune" to the attention that has been focused on the club in recent months, especially in the wake of the controversy surrounding striker Carlos Tevez.

Kompany also believes Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford has come too early in the season to be billed as a title decider.

Both Manchester United and City have enjoyed unbeaten starts to the Premier League season, with table-topping City two points ahead of their rivals going into the match.

Watch more of the interview on Football Focus, Saturday 22 October, 1215 BST on BBC ONE and the BBC Sport website

Man City

21 October 2011